Governance Coordinator

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

. Coordinate meeting lifecycles for multiple volunteer boards, committees, and workgroups .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $31 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while managing logistics for meetings and governance activities. Proficient in utilizing various tools and technologies to support volunteer boards and committees effectively.

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Meeting CoordinationGovernance SupportMicrosoft Office ProficiencyExcellent Communication SkillsNonprofit Experience

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Hard Skills

Meeting LogisticsGovernance DocumentationCalendar ManagementMinutes CaptureTravel Coordination

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsAdaptabilityIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle GeminiSmartsheetAdobe AcrobatZoomOracleBoard Portals

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ExperienceGovernance ActivitiesVolunteer ManagementCorporate MinutesAction Items

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate meeting lifecycles for multiple volunteer boards, committees, and workgroups
Deliver end-to-end logistical arrangements for virtual, hybrid, and on-site meetings
Serve as onsite point of contact for ASCO volunteer leaders
Attend assigned volunteer meetings, capture proceedings, track motions and directives, and assist with corporate minutes and action items
Maintain calendars for the four ASCO Presidents and coordinate their activities and travel
Assist with the Nominating Committee and ASCO elections
Support Annual Meeting tasks, Presidential and ASCO Board Chairs’ schedules, Presidential Ambassadors, Opening Session, and special events
Manage governance records in CRM and the Board Portal
Develop and maintain working and archived governance documents
Assist with the annual appointment process for Conquer Cancer Directors, Officers, Committee Members, and Chairs
Provide assistance to Governance team members as needed
Travel approximately 5–12 days per year

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
1–3 years of prior professional experience, or a combination of internship and professional experience
Nonprofit experience and/or supporting governance activities are highly desirable
Experience with or willingness to learn Microsoft Office tools, Google Gemini, Smartsheet, Adobe Acrobat, Oracle, custom Board portals, and Zoom
Excellent communication skills with ability to clearly convey and receive information
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to adjust priorities based on new information, manage competing priorities, and moderate stress
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ability to work occasional early mornings and evenings
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Must reside in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia and live within 75 miles of headquarters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) with generous contribution
Health and wellness benefits
Family forming benefits
Education support program
Generous leave
Hybrid work environment
Open leave policy
Paid family leave
13 paid holidays per calendar year
Staff appreciation days
401(k): 7.5% employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Fertility and family forming
Healthcare Concierge
Flexible Spending Account(s)
Healthcare Savings Account
Disability and life insurance